🧑‍✈️captain

noun
/ˈkæptɪn/

Meaning

the leader of a team, ship, or group
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft

Example Sentences

The captain led his team to victory.

The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.

Example Expressions

captain of industry

Synonyms

commander, leader, chief, skipper, officer
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commander, leader, chief, skipper
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commander, leader, officer, chief

Antonyms

follower, subordinate, private
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follower, subordinate
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subordinate, follower, private

Collocations

team captain, ship captain, army captain, captain of industry, captain's orders
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team captain, ship captain, army captain, captain of industry
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team captain, ship captain, army captain, captain's orders

More Example Sentences

She was elected as class captain.

He was chosen as captain for the match.

The team captain showed great leadership.

The captain commanded the crew to prepare.

The captain ordered the crew to prepare immediately.

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